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Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Group/Division\nKLA advanced computing Labs’ (ACL) mission in India is to deliver advanced parallel computing research and software architectures for AI + HPC + Cloud solutions to accelerate the performance of KLA's products. ACL explores high-risk approaches, pioneering technologies, and novel methods to accelerate KLA’s algorithms and contribute to KLA’s HPC technology roadmap. Located out of the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, India, we engage leading thinkers in academia, industry and KLA’s business units to create innovative parallel computing methods to enable KLA’s business growth.Job Description/PreferredQualifications\nWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineering Manager to build and lead a high-performing team focused on scientific computing solutions in Chennai, India. This team is responsible for developing scalable, high-performance software systems that support complex computational workflows in KLA’s inspection and metrology platforms.\nIn this role, you will provide technical leadership, people management, and delivery ownership for software built using C#, C++, and the .NET/Windows ecosystem, enabling robust and optimized solutions for scientific and engineering applications.\nYou will partner closely with scientists, system engineers, and global software teams to translate computational requirements into efficient, scalable, and production-grade software systems. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a manager who enjoys developing talent while remaining deeply engaged in architecture, performance optimization, and engineering excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nBuild, lead, and grow a high-performing software engineering team in Chennai focused on scientific computing and high-performance applications.\nProvide technical leadership and architectural guidance for systems built using C#, C++, and .NET/Windows platforms.\nDrive the design and development of scalable, performant, and maintainable software solutions for computationally intensive applications.\nTranslate complex scientific and system-level requirements into clear technical designs, execution plans, and deliverables.\nEstablish and enforce best practices in code quality, performance optimization, testing, and maintainability.\nLead design reviews, code reviews, and mentor engineers on modern software engineering principles.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with scientists and engineers to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.\nDrive continuous improvement in development processes, including automation, tooling, and productivity enhancements.\nEnable adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding tools and advanced debugging/analysis workflows.\nOwn delivery commitments, including planning, execution tracking, and risk management.\nSupport troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex computational and system-level issues.\nContribute to building a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.\n9+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.\nStrong experience in C# or C++ development within .NET/Windows environments.\nProven ability to design and deliver medium-to-large scale software systems in multi-developer environments.\nStrong understanding of performance optimisation, scalability, and system design principles.\nExperience developing scientific computing or computationally intensive applications.\nExperience translating complex requirements into technical architecture and execution plans.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills in global team environments.\nExperience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Windsurf).\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience building complex distributed systems.\nFamiliarity with UI/UX design considerations in engineering applications.\nPrior experience building or scaling engineering teams in India.\nExposure to semiconductor inspection, metrology, or scientific instrumentation domains is a plus.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.\n9+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.\nWe offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.\nKLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer\nBe aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to  to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. 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